Cyber Security Analyst

Talentify; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Analyst to join our team at Ft Meade, MD. This role supports DISA GSM-O II TN07 with high-intensity operations, delivering defensive strategies across cloud, networks, and endpoints.

The candidate must hold a DoD TS/SCI clearance with C/I Polygraph eligibility and IAT II/ Security+ CE certification, and have Joint Command/Ops Center experience. Proficiency in Windows and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Currently possess an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph.
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security +ce.
• Experience at Joint Command and/or Operations Center.
• In-depth understanding of military orders and the military decision-making process.
• Proficient in Windows Desktop 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10.
• Knowledge of Windows server 2003/ 2008/ 2012 R2.
• Ability to work in a virtual environment such as Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of and a proficiency in using Computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Knowledge of policy development and maintenance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak clearly and effectively with customers and technical personnel in high-stress situations.
• A solid understanding of IP addressing and subnetting.
• Understanding of key network monitoring protocols.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite Knowledge of Microsoft server operating systems, VMWare and Cisco network devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic enterprise defensive strategies for enterprise cyber security capabilities implemented within the infrastructure of the DODIN to include Cloud, network boundaries, cross domains, and varying endpoint technologies.
• Provide analysis of architectures, technologies, policies, information and analytic data used to determine prevention, detection, and mitigation of anomalous activity, vulnerabilities and inefficiencies.
• Prepare and perform briefings appropriate for senior leadership (i.e., general officer or flag officer)
• Perform cyber situational awareness activities and provide analysis and recommendations of situation awareness capabilities.
• Provide enterprise-wide cybersecurity, threat analysis, countermeasures and defensive strategies across a multi-tiered, porous domain inclusive of Cloud, federated regional gateways, cross domain peering points, internet access points, and endpoints.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Policy development understanding

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

Windows Desktop 7/8/8.1/10

Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 R2

VMware

Cisco network devices

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

PowerShell/Command Line

Active Directory

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Analyst to join our team at Ft Meade, MD. This position will support the DISA GSM-O II Task Number 07 (TN07). GSM-O II provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in support of the DoW and COCOMs. The selected candidate shall provide a stabilizing force to the high intensity, high tempo operations center. In depth technical knowledge, management, and analytic skills address senior command requirements, subordinate command information requirements, as well as supplements operations during a time of need.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide holistic enterprise defensive strategies for enterprise cyber security capabilities implemented within the infrastructure of the DODIN to include but not limited to Cloud, network boundaries, cross domains, and varying endpoint technologies.
• Provide analysis of architectures, technologies, policies, information and analytic data used to determine prevention, detection, and mitigation of anomalous activity, vulnerabilities and inefficiencies.
• Prepare and perform briefings appropriate for senior leadership (i.e., general officer or flag officer)
• Perform cyber situational awareness activities and provide analysis and recommendations of situation awareness capabilities.
• Provide enterprise-wide cybersecurity, threat analysis, countermeasures and defensive strategies across a multi-tiered, porous domain inclusive of Cloud, federated regional gateways, cross domain peering points, internet access points, and endpoints.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Currently possess an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph.
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security +ce.
• Experience at Joint Command and/or Operations Center.
• In-depth understanding of military orders and the military decision-making process.
• Proficient in Windows Desktop 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10
• Knowledge of Windows server 2003/ 2008/ 2012 R2
• Ability to work in a virtual environment such as Microsoft Teams
• Knowledge of and a proficiency in using Computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Knowledge of policy development and maintenance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak clearly and effectively with customers and technical personnel in high-stress situations
• A solid understanding of IP addressing and subnetting
• Understanding of key network monitoring protocols
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite Knowledge of Microsoft server operating systems, VMWare and Cisco network devices

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior leader engagements
• Experience with DISA and DoW Networks
• Experience with technical and/or military writing

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Original Posting:

August 26, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.